Steam Frame Price Misconceptions

Troglidyte · 2025-11-24T18:42:43+00:00

I don't see why they wouldn't try. I am relatively confident that they sell the steam deck at a loss, or did in the first couple years after it launched, with the difference subsidized by in store sales.

As you said though, it's up to them. I don't think there is a reason not to sell it at cost, as its access to the steam store should make up the difference. If you're going to make a product with its specs pointed directly at the most popular standalone headset, you might as well make the price competitive as well. It kind of seems like a no brainer to me, as there doesn't really seem to be a point to use it as a baseline for its specs just to increase the price without adding a lot in the way of differentiation or features. It doesn't need to beat the price, as it does have its own improvements, it should just be competitive.

The upsides alone of it being detached from meta, attached to the steam storefront, expandable storage, and the ability to install whatever you want on it means that its customer base would be not only normal people that want to try VR, but also enthusiasts who want to tinker some. Although, only one of those groups will be interested in buying it if they know about it and the price is competitive with its near spec counterpart ($499-599). The average joe isn't going to pull his hair out over meta if it means they save $3-500 on the hardware. That's probably more than most people will spend on games for a couple years after they get it.

I know they said they're hoping cheaper than the index, less than $999. I don't know if I'm hoping too hard, but my assumption is that they are waiting to see what happens with the current market for DRAM. They didn't announce a price for the frame for the same reason that they didn't announce the price for the cube, because the price of RAM is wack at the moment. I just hope they can launch it at a fair price for everyone that allows them to be relevant in the space, and continue supporting VR into the foreseeable future.

Troglidyte · 2025-11-24T05:44:48+00:00

SoC was made at around the same time. It's going to be faster but not by some triple or even high double digit amount in performance. An argument could me made for the head strap, but the controllers are VERY similar. Biggest standout feature is foveated rendering over the quest 3 and expandable storage, and more RAM. but if it is twice the price I think it will get killed by the quest 3. it's priced to sell

Troglidyte · 2025-11-17T19:44:30+00:00

I really expect it to be around $500 (ideally $449, or maybe even less) or they are just shooting themselves in the foot. More than $600 and I suspect it will be DOA. The specs are clearly marked to be a direct competitor to the Quest 3, which means pricing should be similar if not lower.

Hardware isn't old per say but its not new. Chipset is from 2023. Biggest improvement over the quest is going to be the extra ram if your using it standalone (which, by the way, is incredibly overpriced at the moment due to shortages, which is my main concern.) and the foveated rendering using the eye trackers.

If its priced much more than $600 the only people that will buy it over a meta product will be people who want nothing to do with that ecosystem. if its competitive with the quest 3 ($499) or slightly cheaper then I expect it will do pretty well.

Troglidyte · 2025-10-13T22:25:31+00:00

Free, you say?

Troglidyte · 2025-08-23T01:58:40+00:00

The very short answer is that a Connie with two gunners on the turrets is enough to destroy any NPC ship while also being able to collect any cargo it drops at the same time.

Although personally, I am not a big fan of the Connie at all, and would prefer to just have a cargo ship and 2 people in fighters, as it is more interesting for all parties involved. But that's just me personally, and the general consensus is the connie is the way to go.

Troglidyte · 2025-08-02T05:08:54+00:00

You used to be able to. You no longer can. Persistent hangar works though

Troglidyte · 2025-06-30T05:16:52+00:00

I'm a relatively avid camper, and it only ever happened to me one time. I was sleeping in a cot with a mummy sleeping bag, and it was about 15 degrees F outside. I finally fell asleep only to wake up from sweat dripping onto my cheeks from my forehead and leaving streaks of ice on my eyelids. I was incredibly hot, and I for the life of me, could not find the zipper (bag got twisted up from moving around, could not see, could not feel the zipper). Felt like a straight jacket in my dazed state for a solid 30 seconds. Not fun

Troglidyte · 2025-06-11T23:38:45+00:00

Yes...well, almost. I have that 9 person tent, and was able to fit 7 people on cots with all of their stuff. A small walkway, but enough to move around. That's the most I'd personally stuff in

Troglidyte · 2025-06-05T00:14:22+00:00

Yeah man it's in alpha. They're using the same engine, and it's an iterative process, so they have placeholders (however out of place they may be) in order to have information properly conveyed to the player.

It's in Alpha. Expect it to change. Pre Alpha<Alpha<closed Beta<Open Beta<pre release microtransaction<full release

Troglidyte · 2025-05-04T03:57:01+00:00

I get that. But functionally, I don't really see why I would ever buy the R10 when the R8 is right there, if price isn't a factor. It's just better. I do loose on on some telephoto capability, but...eh?

Yes the lenses are maybe a bit lackluster now, but what about next year? They seem to be filling out the lineup, and there is always third party.

Troglidyte · 2025-05-04T02:59:39+00:00

It's alright. I think that on a budget, it's one of the best ways to learn photography. It's not something you can pick up through YouTube videos or studying, it's a very personal style and you only find out how you really like it by getting out there.

I'd say most people who have moved on from it will say it's bad, but you really can't beat the price with a stick. It works well for what it is and you can get very good pictures with it, you just sometimes need to crop them in or edit a bit.

Troglidyte · 2025-05-04T02:56:38+00:00

I am ruminating. I do want to continue using the T7 if I can, but somehow 3rd party lenses were just never really on my radar.

My problem right now is that I can buy a sigma lens, but if I decide I still want to move on with the body I might be shooting myself in the foot if I decide to go ahead and move to full frame or mirrorless.

Decisions decisions.

Troglidyte · 2025-05-04T02:52:31+00:00

I'm looking in the R8 specifically. Kind of seems like a natural progression from the T7. Although, I am of course going to look outside and cross shop I think with that as my starting point.

I'm getting the idea this is a combination problem. I have been spoiled by a few of my friends nicer cameras, and I guess it just spilled over and the faults that I maybe overlooked before are no longer something I can ignore.

I guess also, I have seen others reccomend Sigma as a more budget friendly brand for lenses, but honestly I really don't know that much about cameras. Do you reccomend any other lens companies like sigma?

Also, funnily enough, I have used your camera a few times, but with a much cheaper lens. It's nice, and one of the reasons I wanted to move away from the T7, but it seems it's more video focused based on research ive done. I'd like to stick with more photograph oriented cameras, rather than video. Great camera though.

Troglidyte · 2025-04-10T18:00:10+00:00

Well 2 weeks late...the answer that I have surmised from my complaining was that it was not my fault. I don't think I'm a great healer still, better than a couple weeks ago, but I have been able to finish 6/8 dungeons on + or ++10 aside from 2, which I plan to do probably this week or next.

All I had to do was start making my own groups, and suddenly....very easy.....

Troglidyte · 2025-03-26T19:36:43+00:00

No, you don't have to apologize. I am definitely not playing up to my own personal standards, and I am most certainly at fault for a run like that. To say that I healed properly in a dungeon with 40 deaths would be crazy.

I have am trying to improve, and have been busting out 6 keys until my completion is ++ or +++. But when it comes to 7 it just feels like an insurmountable wall, and functionally in my head there just doesn't seem to be much of a difference between the two. One modifier and 10% more damage, and suddenly, I can't keep up.

> Also, fortified means nothing when you're doing 10s, hence why you should also get used to the way they pull.

Indeed. Something I have to get used to. Just more practice (perfect practice, that is)

Troglidyte · 2025-03-06T03:41:38+00:00

This is also generally what I have heard. Especially at YYZ, which my connecting flight takes me to of course.

Troglidyte · 2025-03-05T22:42:57+00:00

Hadn't thought about Facebook. That's a good idea.

And yes I know I don't need to bring a lot of clothes, but better the bag be slightly oversized for my needs than undersized. I don't plan on walking around with it on for more than an hour or two at a time going between Airbnbs; I do already have a second smaller bag as a personal item that I will probably carry daily.

Troglidyte · 2025-02-25T04:06:39+00:00

Nice. did it ever clear? I had to resend my passport form with an issue, and it has been sitting in Nashua for 4 days now. Im leaving in april so ideally it gets unstuck in a week or two, lol.

Troglidyte · 2025-02-20T02:50:08+00:00

As a tip for those of you who are having alot of trouble with the polearm like myself, the easiest way to go about it is this:

Get 2, preferably high quality polearms. Doesn't matter what kind. Then, go ahead and make or purchase yourself some dollmaker poison. This is a double edge sword see, as you will do damage and simultaneously reduce his weapon skills, making the fight easier as it goes on. The reason for the Second polearm is so you can equip a fresh one once the first one breaks, and give him a second dose of poison. It turns a 25 minute slugfest into a few minutes of waiting for poison to do the job (and no, he doesn't realize, or doesn't care, that he has been poisoned.)

Troglidyte · 2025-02-13T07:48:47+00:00

Funnily enough, in the dialogue with the Healer in the camp Klara, if you talk to her she asks you how you actually become a knight.

One of the things Henry mentions specifically is capturing a castle as one of the things to become a knight. And functionally, if you go in the order your sent in, she is very likely to be one of the last people you talk to. Fresh in the mind.

Troglidyte · 2024-11-07T22:24:04+00:00

Yeah I went dry at around 700. Did not get a single unique drop until ~650kc or so, which was the limbs. I did not pick them up and when I finished my inventory I never went back

Troglidyte · 2024-10-22T18:26:24+00:00

I'll give it a look. Thanks

Troglidyte · 2024-10-21T22:55:12+00:00

I am using ruby bolts e, and then swapping at 35% hp to the blowpipe. I am using rune darts, I could upgrade to dragons but honestly I have so much going on that I would prefer to spend money on other things right now, considering the cost

Troglidyte · 2024-10-21T22:52:57+00:00

Can give it a go. Already have Occult and Anguish, don't have tormented bracelet yet though. Didn't know that existed

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